Anyone on here over 60 years old besides me?

[Kay Lehr 0]

Wow! I was glad to hear of someone older than me. I'm 67 and didn't realize so many young people are doing this. For me, this surgery is the only way out of spending the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Not to mention, a host of other health problems. I feel like I've been existing, not really living. So, I'm working on the qualifications, called a bunch of my doctors yesterday asking for letters stating that I needed this surgery. I'm hoping Medicare will approve, because there is no way I can possibly self-pay. I've learned a lot from this site. Thanks for all the info.

[Ceparano 0]

Kay Lehr congratulations on your decision to start "living". I wish you much success in your weight loss journey. I'll be sixty July 14th, and wish I'd known about this sooner. For me... this has been one of the best things I've ever done for myself.

Roberta

[ELEEBANA2 0]

Hi ! Roberta and Kay, I was banded last August, in Hungary, with Dr Bende, at Petorfy Korhaz ( Hospital), Budapest. I was 280 pounds when I was banded and as of today, I am 147 ponds. I followed a diabetic diet (low GL), because I am diabetic. I know it is a very fast loss but I have enjoyes a varied diet and just ate my food from a side plate. I too have the "head thing struggle" and found a book called Eating Less by a phsycologist called Jillian Riley. Good Healthy eating,Eleebana

[TwinkleLiL_star 0]

Hi All !, I have lost 130 pounds and now have the blood pressure of a young girl. Unfortunatly I also have the body of a 100 years old woman ! I'm recovering from a Tummy Tuck and go to see if my stitches can come out tomorrow. Somtimes i think that i resemble one of those shai- pei dogs that never grow into their skins !

Hope you don't mind if I am in your group even if I am 57 1/2 does it count?:biggrin1: 1-10-1949 is my birthday..

So Eleebana tell me how painfull was the tummy tuck?

I am almost 1 month post-op from my lapband have lost 26 pounds to date;) ... I do not snore anymore..:kiss :guess

Thank you.Rosa

[Ceparano 0]

Eleebana2, thanks for sharing that personal information. You really are inspiring, especially for one who is just starting down this road.

Roberta

[Tired_Old_Man 1]

LOL. Most of ya'll that I have seen your age are youngsters! I am feeling a little old "up in here".

Nanahanna (Sharon)

I'm 61.:help:

They say, "you are only as young as you feel". I don't know if that is good or bad.

[Dody 0]

Wow! I was glad to hear of someone older than me. I'm 67 and didn't realize so many young people are doing this. For me, this surgery is the only way out of spending the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Not to mention, a host of other health problems. I feel like I've been existing, not really living. So, I'm working on the qualifications, called a bunch of my doctors yesterday asking for letters stating that I needed this surgery. I'm hoping Medicare will approve, because there is no way I can possibly self-pay. I've learned a lot from this site. Thanks for all the info.

Medicare is paying for the lap-banding surgery, but doesn't pre-approve any surgeries. The dr. I'm going to have do mine has done about 300 Medicare patients with no problems in collecting from Medicare. I'm 64, but feel 84 most days. I'm hoping to be banded next mo. or so. I was supposed to be banded on June 5, but some other medical problems got in the way.

Dody

[Kay Lehr 0]

Thanks for your response. I hope you are feeling better now. It sounds like you have a lot of medical complications too. I'm sorry.

Your message relieves me, I've felt much concern about signing that waiver saying that I'll be responsible if Medicare doesn't pay. I'm sure the Dr. and other providers will expect me to sign them. I have to sign them for $10.00 blood tests, but that's very different from $30,000 this surgery is supposed to cost. I'll check that with the ins. people at my surgeon's office. There is absolutely no where for me to raise that kind of money. I'll keep you in my prayers that your new surgery date is okay and that everything goes as you hope. Have you finished all your pre-surgery preparations? Keep in contact, I'd like to hear your progress. Kay

[vonnie150 0]

Hi Everybody. I'm Almopst 61. I Had The Band Aug 04 7 Have Lose 75lbs.

[Jorjet 0]

I am 53,close enough?

[Becky38 0]

Hi, is their any hope for a71yr.old granny. I had a lung transplant 9 yr.ago,did great. I also have sleep apna,diabiates,high blood pressure,I think thats all. My transplant Dr,&my PCP DR.think it's fine.

[JudyDF 0]

62 here, sad to admit. I wish they had this surgery when I was much younger. I convinced my 29 year old daughter to have the surgery ( her date is June 6th) hopefully it will save her the years of depression and unhappiness that I went through due to my being over weight.

[pgrif 0]

Does almost 70 qualify. Lap Band was done on 5/24/10 have lost 29 lbs to date.

[Becky38 0]

I am 71yrs young. I do not have a date yet.Go for my 6mo. check withmy pcp ,then I will see the LAP-BAND® Dr. I just hope medicare will cover this:drool:

[kidlehopper 1]

LOL. Most of ya'll that I have seen your age are youngsters! I am feeling a little old "up in here".

Nanahanna (Sharon)

Im 68 and I was beggining to worry about my age ! My surg date is 7/22. how long u been banded ?